March 2016 - Health Renewal Newsletter is out!

Forgot where you left your keys or parked your car? The urgent reason for going to the kitchen (or where ever) has totally slipped your mind. Have you experienced this frustration yet?

Brain fog or cognitive decline might be far more severe than looking for your keys in the morning. It is an unwanted side effect of our fast-paced industrialized lifestyle. Cognitive impairment can range from mild to severe and symptoms can vary from forgetfulness, irritability decreased the ability to maintain focus and decreased problem-solving capacity. All aging humans will develop some degree of decline in cognitive capacity which, if left unchecked, can progress into more serious conditions, such as dementia and depression, or even Alzheimer’s disease.

There is a multitude of contributing factors and it is important to identify, eliminate and treat the possible causes. The brain relies on a steady stream of oxygen and nutrients in addition to getting enough rest, relaxation, and restorative sleep. Anything that affects the above will lead to cognitive decline and brain fog.

Fortunately, proactive lifestyle changes such as aerobic exercise and restorative sleep, cognitive training with neurofeedback (Brain Training) and nutritional interventions have been shown to decrease the rate of intellectual decay and potentially reverse age-related cognitive decline.

Read the article below to find valuable information on how to recognize cognitive impairment which is impacting your daily life and how to correct your lifestyle in order to live a long and memorable life.

Please note: the information contained on this page is not meant to diagnose any condition or provide conclusive treatment options for a given condition. The final decision on treatments and diagnosis can only be made after a full history is obtained in person, and a physical examination is done.